Home Inspector in Northern Kentucky

AA Home Inspection is a locally owned home inspection company based in Union, Kentucky, serving Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, and Pendleton Counties. For more than 25 years, our ASHI and InterNACHI certified home inspectors in Northern Kentucky have helped homeowners, buyers, sellers, and commercial property owners across Florence, Covington, Newport, Union, and the surrounding river valley understand exactly what they’re getting into before they sign.

You receive your full inspection report the same day it’s completed, delivered electronically with high-definition photos of every issue we found. Most residential inspections take two to four hours on site, and the report follows shortly after so you’re not stuck waiting through a tight option period.

Each finding is documented with a clear photo, a plain-language explanation, and enough detail that you can talk through repair priorities with a contractor or your realtor without needing us to translate the report for you.

Structural and Systems Inspection: Our Core Home Inspector Service

This is the inspection most Northern Kentucky buyers and sellers need, and it’s where we spend most of our time on site.

• Full structural and systems inspection, covering foundation, roof, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as one connected evaluation rather than a checklist of unrelated parts
• Safety and code compliance checks, so you know before closing whether an issue is cosmetic or something a lender or insurer will flag
• Detailed photo documentation and easy-to-read reports, built for buyers who aren’t in the trades and need to make a decision fast
• Buyer protection during purchase, giving you leverage to negotiate repairs or price before you’re locked into a contract
• Pre-listing inspections for sellers, so you can fix or disclose issues on your own timeline instead of a buyer’s inspector finding them first

We also perform commercial building inspections for apartment buildings, multi-family properties, and small commercial spaces throughout the region, with the same structural, mechanical, and electrical scrutiny applied at a commercial scale.

Do You Need Radon Testing in Northern Kentucky?

Yes, radon testing is worth doing on nearly every Northern Kentucky home, because Kentucky law requires radon disclosure in real estate transactions and the region’s soil composition is a known contributor to elevated indoor radon levels. A standard test runs 48 hours and tells you whether a mitigation system is needed before you close.

We run radon testing alongside your home inspection so you get both results together instead of scheduling a second visit and waiting again.

Ancillary and Specialized Inspection Services

Beyond the core home inspection, we offer a set of specialized tests that catch problems a standard walkthrough won’t.

• Radon testing: Especially important given Kentucky’s disclosure requirements and our regional soil conditions
• Mold inspection: Moisture and air quality checks in basements, bathrooms, and attics, common trouble spots in older Covington and Newport housing stock
• Termite and wood-destroying insect inspection: Checking crawl spaces, basements, and foundation perimeters in our humid climate
• Sewer line camera/scope inspection: Catching root intrusion or line damage before it becomes an emergency, particularly relevant where mature trees sit close to older sewer laterals

What we look for in Florence is not always what we look for in Covington, and that’s by design.

• Clay soil and basement moisture: Much of the region sits on clay that holds water, which we check for through drainage patterns, grading, and early signs of foundation moisture
• Older construction downtown: Homes in Covington and Newport, some dating to the 1800s, often carry outdated electrical systems and settling issues newer construction doesn’t have
• New development growth: Florence, Union, and Hebron have seen steady new-build activity, which brings its own set of concerns around workmanship and code compliance on recently finished homes
• Ohio River proximity: Homes near the river valley face different moisture and drainage considerations than hilltop properties further inland
• Cross-river commuting market: We’re licensed in Ohio and Indiana as well, so buyers moving between Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky can use one inspector for both sides of the transaction

Counties and Communities We Serve

We inspect properties throughout Boone, Kenton, Campbell, Grant, and Pendleton Counties, including Florence, Union, Covington, Newport, Independence, Hebron, Ludlow, Bellevue, and Dayton. If you’re not sure whether your property falls in our service area, give us a call and we’ll confirm quickly.

What to Expect During Your Inspection

Expect a two-to-four-hour on-site evaluation covering the interior and exterior of the property: foundation, structural components, roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems, along with checks for water damage, pest activity, and mold. We follow ASHI standards as a baseline, though we don’t limit ourselves to them when a property calls for a closer look.

You’ll receive a written report electronically the same day, with photos and plain-language notes you can hand directly to your realtor, lender, or a contractor for repair quotes.

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just want peace of mind about a property you already own, our locally owned team of home inspectors in Northern Kentucky is ready to help. Call our inspectors or schedule online for a same-day HD photo report from an ASHI and InterNACHI certified inspector.